Trump's quasi-messianic status is deeply troubling

As a conservative Christian who has supported Donald Trump and believes he is the best candidate for our nation’s political future, I find myself increasingly uneasy with the way some in the Christian community have elevated him to a quasi-messianic status.

Recently, I heard a Christian speak of Trump as “Messianic” chosen by God. This was deeply troubling to me — not because of my view of Trump’s leadership, but because it blurs the line between political admiration and theological truth.

While I deeply appreciate his policies, achievements and boldness in confronting challenges, Christians must maintain a clear distinction between political leadership and spiritual authority.

The idea of any earthly leader fulfilling messianic prophecy runs contrary to the foundational Christian belief that Jesus Christ alone is the Messiah, the fulfillment of all prophecy and the ultimate hope of humanity.

There are many who claim to know the status of Trump’s standing with the Lord, but only God can judge a person’s salvation. As 1 Samuel 16:7 reminds us, “The Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”


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Trump's quasi-messianic status is deeply troubling

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[1LoverofGod]

I think those "Christians" having that view mentioned in this article must be of the
"Kingdom Now" camp who are "Post Millienialists."

We who hold to True Doctrine of The Bible know that Only Jesus is our Savior.

 

[Tall Timbers]

The author had a conversation with one person who said Trump was chosen by God and he writes this article? A percentage of any sub-group in the population will be a few beans short of a bushel... He just happened to talk to one...